"Your Home for the Holidays" is your gateway to a multitude of FREE holiday events happening across the island this season.
NOVEMBER
MCFTB Mission Gratitude: Heartfelt Cards
Nov 1–15 & Dec 2–6, Various Times
Marine Camps (Island wide, Camp Blaz, Mujuk & Fuji)
Innovation Holidays
Nov 21–Dec 27, Various Times
MCCS Libraries (Island wide)
Holiday Selfie Stations
Nov 25–29, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
MCCS Education Centers (Island wide)
Holiday Wrapping Station
Nov 27–Jan 4, Various Times
MCCS Libraries (Island wide)
Silent Book Club
Nov 28, 1–2:30 p.m.
MCCS Libraries (Island wide)
Thanksgiving Holiday Buffets
Nov 28, Various Times
MCCS Clubs & Restaurants (Island wide)
Thanksgiving FREE Shoe Rentals
Nov 28, Various Times
MCCS Bowling Centers (Island wide)
DECEMBER
Holiday SCUBA Savings
Dec 1–25, Various Times
Tsunami Scuba Centers
(Camps Schwab, Hansen, Courtney, Foster & Torii Station)
Sharing Holiday Memories
Dec 2–6, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
MCCS Education Centers (Island wide)
Hot Cocoa & Jams
Dec 4–20, Various Times
MCCS Libraries (Island wide)
SMP FREE Duck and Cover Golf Tournament
Dec 6, 6 a.m.–3 p.m.
Taiyo Golf Club (Open to all single/unaccompanied Marines & Sailors)
Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt
Dec 9–13, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
MCCS Education Centers (Island wide)
Deer Pong Games
Dec 16–21, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
MCCS Education Centers (Island wide)
12 Days of Christmas Sale
Dec 23–Jan 3 Various Times
Typhoon Motors (Camps Kinser, Courtney & Hansen)
New Year, New You
Dec 23–28, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
MCCS Education Centers (Island wide)
Christmas Bowling Special (2 FREE Games)
Dec 25, Various Times
Bowling Centers (Island wide)
Christmas Feast & Movie with a Gift
Dec 25, 1–7 p.m.
MCCS Libraries (Island wide)
JANUARY
New Year’s Bowling Special (2 FREE Games)
Jan 1, Various Times
Bowling Centers (Island wide)
Noon Year’s Party & Resolve to Read
Jan 1, Noon–1 p.m.
MCCS Libraries (Island wide)
New Year’s Self-Care Kits
Jan 2–4, Various Times
MCCS Libraries (Island wide)
NOVEMBER
Holiday Gifts and Giveaways
Nov 2–Dec 28, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Arts and Crafts Center
Holiday Meals-to-Go Giveaway
Nov 13 & Dec 11
Tengan Castle
Courtney SMP Thankful Lunch
Nov 20, 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m.
SMP Center
Innovation Holidays
Nov 22, 4–5 p.m.
Courtney Library
SMP Saturday Brunch
Nov 23, 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m.
SMP Center
SMP Thankful Lunch
Nov 27, 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m.
SMP Center
Thanksgiving Buffet
Nov 28, 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Tengan Castle
SMP Thanksgiving Throwdown
Nov 28, Noon–3 p.m.
SMP Center
Free Bulldogs Burger Combo Meal
Nov 28, 4 p.m. *E-5 and below, while supplies last
Bayview Bulldogs Burgers
LifeJuice $50 Gift Card Giveaway
Nov 29– Dec 27 (Fridays)
LifeJuice
Single Marines and Sailors Turkey Bowl-ing
Nov 29, 5–9 p.m.
Bowling Center
SMP Thanksgiving 96 Board Game Night
Nov 30, 5–9 p.m.
SMP Center
DECEMBER
Hot Cocoa and Jams
Dec 13, noon–1 p.m.
Courtney Library
JANUARY
Pancakes & Pajamas Family Fun Night
Jan 2, 5–9 p.m.
Tengan Castle
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
Hot Cocoa and Jams
Dec 4, 12:30–1:30 p.m.
Foster Library
Holly Jolly Spinathon
Dec 7, 9 a.m.–noon
Gunners Spin Room
Dec 12, 5–6 p.m.
Foster Library
JANUARY
Jan 1, 7 a.m.–6 p.m.
Taiyo Golf Club
NOVEMBER
Thanks Exchange
Nov 1–15, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
SMP Center
Money Management: Recovery from the Holidays
Nov 19, 8:30–11:30 a.m.
P&PD Resources Office
SMP Friendsgiving Lunch
Nov 19, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Habu Pit O/SNCO Club
Innovation Holidays
Nov 21, noon–1 p.m.
Futenma Library
FREE Thanksgiving Golf for E-4 and Below
Nov 28, 7 a.m.–6 p.m.
Taiyo Golf Club
Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt
Nov 29, 5–9 p.m.
Habu Pit O/SNCO Club
DECEMBER
SMP Holiday Door Decorating Contest
Dec 1, Noon–4 p.m.
SMP Center
FREE Breakfast Burritos
Dec 6, 7:30–8:30 a.m.
McCutcheon Fitness Center
FREE Bowling & Pizza
Dec 10, 5–8 p.m.
Bowling Center
Operation Holiday Pastries & Cookies
Dec 11, 9–10:30 a.m.
Various Locations on MCAS Futenma
FREE Sandwiches & Holiday Pastries
Dec 12, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Semper Fit Fitness Center
MCAS Futenma Jingle Bell Challenge
Dec 13, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Semper Fit and McCutcheon Fitness Centers
Home for the Holidays Karaoke Night
Dec 13, 6–9 p.m.
Habu Pit O/SNCO Club
Hot Cocoa and Jams
Dec 16, noon–1 p.m.
Futenma Library
Cultural Holiday Crafts: Japanese Holiday Cards
Dec 18, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
P&PD Resources Office
Get Your Juices on with Santa
Dec 19, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
LifeJuice
SMP Christmas Buffet
Dec 19, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
SMP Center
Christmas Carol-oke Party
Dec 24, 5–9 p.m
Habu Pit O/SNCO Club
FREE Christmas Golf for E-4 and Below
Dec 25, 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Taiyo Golf Club
Winter Wonderland Final Friday
Dec 27, 5–9 p.m.
Habu Pit O/SNCO Club
New Year’s Eve Masquerade Party
Dec 31, 5 p.m.–midnight
Habu Pit O/SNCO Club
New Year’s Eve Celebration
Dec 31, 9 p.m.–midnight
Thirsty’s E Club
JANUARY
FREE New Year’s Golf for E-4 and Below
Jan 1, 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Taiyo Golf Club
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
Aquatics Holiday Time Trials
December 9–13, 6 a.m.–noon & 5:30 p.m.
Hansen Aquatic Center
Aquatics Holiday Time Trials
December 16, 6 a.m.–noon
Hansen Aquatic Center
Monday Night Bingo Mania
Dec 16, 5–8 p.m.
The Palms
Aquatics Holiday Time Trials
December 17–20 , 6 a.m.–noon & 5:30 p.m.
Hansen Aquatic Center
Hot Cocoa and Jams
Dec 18, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Hansen Library
Innovation Holidays
Dec 27, 5–6 p.m.
Hansen Library
JANUARY
Jan 1, 10 a.m. (while supplies last)
House of Pain Fitness Center
NOVEMBER
Ie Shima Thanksgiving Meal
Nov 28, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Ie Island
DECEMBER
Ie Shima Holiday Party/Movie & Trivia Day
Dec 19, Noon–3 p.m.
Ie Island
JANUARY
NOVEMBER
JWTC Jungle Thanksgiving
Nov 27, Noon–2 p.m.
Jungle Warfare Training Center
DECEMBER
JWTC Holiday Party
Dec 23, Noon–2 p.m.
Jungle Warfare Training Center
JANUARY
NOVEMBER
SMP Pre-Thanksgiving Luncheon
Nov 27, 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Surfside
SMP Thanksgiving Breakfast
Nov 28, 9–11 a.m.
Surfside
Thanksgiving Dinner
Nov 28, 4–8 p.m.
Surfside
Super Smash Brothers Gaming Tournament
Nov 29, 5:30–9 p.m.
SMP Center
FREE Tour for Unaccompanied and Single Marines & Sailors
Nov 30, Noon–7 p.m.
Pineapple Park & Churaumi Aquarium
DECEMBER
LifeJuice Customer Appreciation
Dec 2, 6 a.m.–3 p.m.
Kinser Fitness Center
Holiday Crafts & Cocoa
Dec 2, 1–3:30 p.m.
P&PD Resources Office
Random Catfish Buffet Meal Giveaway
Dec 6, 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Surfside
FREE Treats at the Tree-Lighting Ceremony & Parade
Dec 6, 6 p.m.
Exchange/Commissary Complex
Ugly Sweater Contest
Dec 6, 6–8 p.m.
Surfside Officers’ Lounge
Ugly Sweater Contest
Dec 6, 6–8 p.m.
Surfside SNCO Lounge
Holiday Open Mic
Dec 6, 7–9 p.m.
Surfside SNCO Lounge
SMP Ice Skating Trip
Dec 7, 11 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Southern Hill Ice Skating Rink
Innovation Holidays
Dec 12, 4–5 p.m.
Kinser Library
Holiday Karaoke Contest
Dec 13, 8–10 p.m.
Surfside Enlisted Lounge
Santa’s Resume-Writing Workshop
Dec 11, 8:30–11:30 a.m.
P&PD Resources Office
Complimentary Holiday Treats
Dec 12, 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Library
Jingle Bell Challenge
Dec 13, 8 a.m.–6 p.m.
Fitness Center
Cultural Holiday Crafts: Obi Ornaments
Dec 13, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
P&PD Resources Office
SMP Holiday Zip-Lining Trip
Dec 14, 11:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Forest Adventure Park in Onna
Winter Family Fun Night with Santa
Dec 19, 5–9 p.m.
Surfside
Hot Cocoa and Jams
Dec 20, 3–4 p.m.
Kinser Library
Holiday Trivia Night
Dec 20, 7–9 p.m.
Surfside
Random Sunday Brunch Buffet Giveaway
Dec 22, 8:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
Surfside
Complimentary Holiday Treats
Dec 22, 6 a.m.
Fitness Center
Kinser Santa Run
Dec 22, 8:05 a.m.
Fitness Center
Complimentary Holiday Treats
Dec 23, 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Library
La Cocina Holiday Special
Dec 23, 3–6 p.m.
Surfside
SMP Christmas Eve Luncheon
Dec 24, 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Surfside
SMP Christmas Breakfast
Dec 25, 9–11 a.m.
Surfside
Christmas Day Buffet
Dec 25, 4–8 p.m.
Surfside
SMP Ultimate Gaming Tournament
Dec 27, 5:30–9 p.m.
SMP Center
SMP New Year’s Eve Breakfast
Dec 31, 9–11 a.m.
Surfside
New Year’s Eve Celebration
Dec 31, 9 p.m.–2 a.m.
Surfside
JANUARY
Noon Year’s Party & Resolve to Read
Jan 1, Noon–1 p.m.
Kinser Library
NOVEMBER
SMP Tasty Tuesday
Nov 12, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
SMP Center
SMP Tasty Tuesday
Nov 26, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
SMP Center
FREE Thanksgiving Naha Tour for Hansen & Schwab Marines
Nov 23, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Tours+
Holiday Refreshments
Nov 28, 10 a.m.
Power Dome Fitness Center
Thank you for Your Service Buffet
Nov 28, 4–8 p.m.
BeachHead
DECEMBER
SMP Deck the Halls
Dec 2, 4:30–6:30 p.m.
SMP Center
SMP Merry Monday
Dec 2, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
SMP Center
Schwab Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Dec 2, 5–7 p.m.
Gate 1
Money Management: Recovery from the Holidays
Dec 6, 8:30–11:30 a.m.
P&PD Resources Office
Cultural Holiday Crafts: Japanese Holiday Cards
Dec 6, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
P&PD Resources Office
Holiday Wrestling Tournament
Dec 7, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Power Dome Fitness Center
Santa’s Resume-Writing Workshop
Dec 12, 8:30–11:30 a.m.
P&PD Resources Office
Schwab All-Camp Holiday Party
Dec 13, Noon–5 p.m.
BeachHead
Jingle Bell 5K Fun Run
Dec 13, 8–9 a.m.
Power Dome Fitness Center
SMP Bowling Bash
Dec 13, 5 p.m.–midnight
Bowling Center
Christmas Karaoke Contest
Dec 13, 7–9 p.m.
BeachHead
Hot Cocoa and Jams
Dec 19, 5–6 p.m.
Schwab Library
Ugliest Costume (Instead of Sweaters) Contest
Dec 20, 7–9 p.m.
BeachHead
Merry Mondays
Dec 23, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
SMP Center
Holiday Crafts & Cocoa
Dec 23, 1–3:30 p.m.
P&PD Resources Office
SMP FREE Christmas Buffet
Dec 25, 5–8 p.m.
BeachHead
Christmas 9-Ball Tournament
Dec 25, 8:30–11:30 p.m.
BeachHead
New Year’s Eve Cornhole Tournament
Dec 31, 8–11 p.m.
BeachHead
JANUARY
SMP New Year’s Brunch Buffet
Jan 1, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
SMP Center